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Breaking Limitations: CGC Bashir and the Energy of Detribalized Management By Aliyu Jamil Gumel

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The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi
The Comptroller-Normal of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Bashir Adewale Adeniyi

By Aliyu Jamil Gumel

The Future AI Convention, held on December 27, 2024, in Hadejia, Jigawa State, transcended its major give attention to developments in synthetic intelligence (AI) for Nigeria’s growth. Past the improvements and discussions that characterised the occasion, a major second emerged, highlighting the enduring values of management, unity, and public service.

Following the convention, a bunch of us attended a mosque for compulsory prayers. Through the gathering, a particular prayer was provided for the Comptroller Normal of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. The prayer, requested by customs officers current within the state throughout the yuletide holidays, went past a mere ceremonial gesture. It underscored the profound respect and admiration for Adeniyi’s management—a sentiment shared by many who got here throughout him.

This straightforward but highly effective act resonated deeply. One customs officer in mufti famous that underneath Adeniyi’s tenure, officers had skilled unprecedented profession development by means of merit-based promotions and loved improved welfare. His management had not solely enhanced personnel satisfaction however had additionally positively impacted the nationwide economic system.

Adeniyi’s management stands out in a time when Nigeria grapples with ethnic and regional divides. The prayers within the far-off Northwest symbolized his potential to transcend these divisions, fostering a tradition of equity and inclusion. This makes the unfounded allegations that surfaced in early January 2025 —suggesting that he discriminated in opposition to northern officers on promotion—significantly disheartening. These claims, fact-checked and debunked by PRNigeria and the Nigerian Customs spokesperson, have been uncovered as baseless social media rumors.

Such rumors, nonetheless, spotlight the challenges confronted by leaders who dare to rise above biases. Adeniyi’s tenure displays a dedication to competence and integrity, serving as a blueprint for public service management.

The Jigawa occasion on the mosque was a testomony to the respect Adeniyi has earned by means of his dedication to equitable illustration and unifying various teams. As a part of my PRNigeria Fellowship, I revisited the e book ‘Impactful Public Relations in Customs Administration,’ co-authored by Kabir Abdulsalam and Maryam Na’Allah, which delves into the pivotal position of efficient public relations in governance. Adeniyi’s profession serves as a central case examine, showcasing how strategic communication, transparency, and trust-building can improve management.

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The e book outlines how Adeniyi remodeled the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) by prioritizing media relations, stakeholder engagement, and clear communication, aligning the establishment with world greatest practices. His efforts have gone past commerce facilitation, emphasizing the significance of constructing bridges with communities and different stakeholders.

Beneath Adeniyi’s management, 2024 marked a transformative 12 months for the Nigeria Customs Service:

On income milestone, the NCS exceeded its income goal two months forward of schedule, gathering a record-breaking ₦5.1 trillion, reflecting heightened effectivity and compliance enforcement.

On nationwide safety, the NCS in June 2024 intercepted a major arms cargo at Onne Port, seizing 844 rifles and 112,500 rounds of ammunition hid in a container from Turkey. This operation underscored the Service’s vigilance and dedication to nationwide safety.

The service additionally acquired the distinguished Worldwide Public Relations Affiliation (IPRA) Award for Efficient Disaster Communication. Moreover, it was named the “Greatest Nationwide Safety Service in West, East, and Central Africa 2023/2024” on the Africa Safety Watch Convention and Awards in Doha, Qatar.

The inauguration of the Bashir Adeniyi Centre for Worldwide Commerce and Funding on the Nigerian Institute of Worldwide Affairs (NIIA) headquarters in Lagos underscored the NCS’s dedication to enhancing Nigeria’s financial panorama.

Equally, on modernization efforts, the acquisition of a Cessna Grand Caravan EX-208B airplane bolstered the Service’s air surveillance capabilities, reflecting its dedication to modernizing infrastructure for efficient border administration.

The file of Adeniyi on human useful resource growth is excellent. The promotions of 4,291 senior officers and 1,419 junior officers, alongside tenure extensions for deserving high administration personnel, boosted morale and ensured continuity in management.

Adeniyi’s tenure has demonstrated that management is greater than coverage implementation; it’s about fostering belief, selling transparency, and sustaining constant communication with stakeholders. His potential to align the NCS with worldwide requirements whereas addressing native challenges speaks volumes about his imaginative and prescient and dedication.

The achievements of the Nigeria Customs Service in 2024 spotlight Adeniyi’s distinctive management and his dedication to nationwide growth. His detribalized strategy provides a hopeful mannequin for management in a rustic striving for unity amidst variety. By prioritizing benefit, equity, and innovation, Adeniyi has set a brand new customary for public service.

As we replicate on the Jigawa occasion and the milestones of 2024, one factor is obvious: leaders like Bashir Adewale Adeniyi remind us that true progress is achieved not by means of division, however by means of unity, competence, and an unwavering dedication to the widespread good.

Engr. Aliyu Gumel, a PRNigeria Fellow, writes from Gumel, Jigawa State and could be reached at [email protected].

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